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Wild Horse 2012 is completely sold out. See you at the race!
The Wild Horse Half Marathon is one of two new additions to the 2012 Dirt Devil Racing calendar! Check out the Cougar Run Half Marathon for the other new event.
This beautiful course will take you along incredible single track trails along Otay Lakes and the Olympic Training Center.
Date:January 29, 2012
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Race Start Time:7 AM
Scwhag for the 1/2 Participants
Location:
Otay Lake County Park – Boat Launch
Wueste Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Course Description:
The Wild Horse Trail Half Marathon is brought to you by Dirt Devil Racing and kicks off the 2012 San Diego Running Institute’s Half Marathon Animal Series. Being one of four trail half marathons (and probably the friendliest course); Wild Horse promises to deliver the ultimate in trail running experience and is the gateway into the SDRI/Dirt Devil Racing Animal Series.
Situated around Otay Lakes and the USA Olympic Training Center, the Wild Horse Trail Half Marathon traverses some of the most spectacular surroundings that can be found in San Diego County. Runners will start at the boat launch on the South side of Otay Lakes with sweeping views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. As the race begins, runners can take advantage of the flat, fast start for the first mile following the dirt/gravel road around the Lake towards the Olympic Training Center. Once there the trail dips down along the lake edge offering well groomed single track on the way to the first of many footbridges and aid stations. After the first aid station the trail bends around the lake and continues on single track trail right along the lake shore. The trail remains flat and fast winding amongst the trees until aid station two at mile 3.7 near Otay Lakes Road. Depending on the lake water level runners will either continue along the lake shore or be diverted onto Otay Lakes Road for a brief period of time before continuing around the lake. Runners arrive at the turnaround and 3rd aid station and should pause to take in the view of this inspiring San Diego resource. The views from the third aid station are amazing. On the return trip, runners will be diverted to Upper Otay Lakes (and the smaller of the two) and then return onto the single track going back the way they came. The race finishes back at the boat launch and your car where you will be cheered and greeted by the Dirt Devil staff and crew in addition to family and spectators.
Wild Horse Trail Half Marathon is a flat, fast trail with spectacular terrain and some technical single track to be enjoyed. It is part of the SDRI/Dirt Devil Grand Prix Series, as well as the Montrail SoCal Trail Half Marathon Cup. It is a great introductory race for road racers interested in trail running. Wild Horse is well marked and supported by six aid stations. Runners of the half marathon will receive a hoodie with race logo, amazing finisher’s medals, great schwag and a post-race party at The Corner Restaurant and Bar in downtown San Diego. Overall winners and age category winners receive additional prizes that are awarded at the The Corner Restaurant and Bar post-race party.
Tired of the same old boring runs? Try something new. Dirt Devil Racing provides well supported and extremely well marked runs around some of San Diego’s most spectacular lakes and trails. Sign up now.
Prizes: All Half Marathon finishers receive a unique finishers medal and moisture wicking race shirt. 5K fun run participants will only receive the unique race technical shirt. For Half Marathon prizes provided to Overall and Age Group Winners please see the Race Prizes Page.
Course cut-off: The course cut-off time is 3 hours. No finisher awards will be given for any racer not completing the course within 3 hours.
Race Capacity: 400
Registration:Now available online at Active.com here!
Entry Fee:
Half Marathon
$52 until November 30th
$62 until event sells out
5K Fun Run
$32 until November 30th
$37 until event sells out
Aid Stations:There will be 5 aid stations along the course that will be well stocked with Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Drink, 2nd Surge Energy Gels and water. The aid stations will be located at approximately miles 2, 3.6, 6, 9.5 and 11.
It is highly recommended that all runners carry at minimum a hand bottle for hydration.
Trail Map: The Course will follow the green line. It begins and ends at the green marker on the map. Disregard everything beyond that unless you are looking for some extra credit!
Directions to Start: The race start will be at the boat launch at Lower Otay Lake. You can use this map (http://bit.ly/mWWf4D) to get directions. It is highly recommended that you use one of the following routes to get to the race start. Taking Olympic Parkway all the way may take an excessive amount of time due to traffic and lights.
Route 1:
- Take Interstate 805
- East onTelegraph Canyon Rd
- Continue East on Otay Lakes Rd
- Right on Lake Crest Drive
- Pass the first turn for Wueste Rd and Make SECOND Left on Wueste Rd
Route 2:
- SR-125 (Toll Road)
- East on Otay Lakes Rd
- Right on Lake Crest Drive
- Pass the first turn for Wueste Rd and Make SECOND Left on Wueste Rd
Parking: Parking will be available at the race start in the boat launch parking lots.
Packet Pickup:
- January 27 from 11AM – 6PM
- January 28 from 10AM – 4PM
8525 Gibbs Drive, #205
San Diego, CA 92123
Google Maps - http://goo.gl/maps/fW9uF
Office: (858) 268-8525
Fax: (858) 268-8526
For detailed directions and a map of the pickup, Click Here
MANDATORY Race Day Check-in: All race participants MUST check in on race morning. Failure to check in prior to starting the race will result in automatic disqualification. Race check in begins at 6AM.
Post-Race Party: Dirt Devil Racing is teaming with “The Corner Restaurant and Bar” for a great post-race party.
Located in downtown San Diego at 10th and J, The Corner will provide an awesome post-race party atmosphere complete with food, drinks and a DJ. All race prizes will be handed out at the party so to be eligible to claim your Age Group Prize you must be in attendance. Also, every Half Marathon participant will be receiving a custom race logo’d pint glass that will be handed out exclusively at The Corner during the post-race party.
The cheapest and best place to park is the Petco parking lot at the end of 10th and Park Blvd. It is $5 for all day parking. I have attached a link for the parking. The best spots will be the D1/D2 lot, but Tailgate Park is only 2 blocks away as well. http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/sd/ballpark/parking_map.jsp
Directions from the race site to The Corner can be found by clicking here!
Refund/Transfer Policy: Refunds allowed up to two weeks prior to the race date only. Absolutely NO refunds will be given beyond that date. Bib swaps/transfers are not allowed.
Traveling to San Diego for the Wild Horse Half Marathon?
San Diego has a long list of great attractions and activities for you and your family to enjoy. If you will be traveling to the race for the weekend here are a few hotels close to the start as well as some places the Dirt Devils love to check out after a run in the area.
Places to Stay:
Located a short 25 minute drive from downtown San Diego there is a wide selection of great hotels to stay in. This website (http://bit.ly/poQ5PE) is a great resource for finding a local hotel. If you select “downtown” from the neighborhoods you will have a large selection of things to do and see before and after the race. You can find closer hotels to the race start by selecting “Chula Vista” or “South Bay.”
Things to Do:
Otay Lakes County Park
US Olympic Training Center – Chula Vista
Eastlake Greens Golf Course
Thank you to our sponsors:
UPDATE: 2013 Race Date
The 2013 Wild Horse Trail Half Marathon & 5K Fun Run will be *tentatively* held on 1/27/2013. For more info and other 2013 race dates, click here
Any information about elevation? I ask only because I will be doing a 15k two weeks before and another half a week before. You guys always have a surprise or two on every course so I expect nothing less from you on this new race. Thanks.
I did a group run a few weeks ago I believe the course we ran will be part of the full course.
Elevation
Elevation Gain: 164 ft
Elevation Loss:162 ft
MinElevation:492 ft
MaxElevation:525 ft
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/133732109
I noticed the change in name from Painted Rocks Half Marathon to Foxy Run Half Marathon. I know I am old but that new name evokes a song by Jimi Hendrix that does not have much to do with running. But, more to the point, if you are going to rename it, why not consider Trail of Tears Half Marathon? Given what happened there in February 2010, that name could be a fitting tribute. None of us who run in that area regularly can ever forget. Just a thought.
It would be a mean joke, but I think you should name it the Foxy Run 10k.
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I noticed the change in name from Painted Rocks Half Marathon to Foxy Run Half Marathon. I know I am old but that new name evokes a song by Jimi Hendrix that does not have much to do with running. But, more to the point, if you are going to rename it, why not consider Trail of Tears Half Marathon? Given what happened there in February 2010, that name could be a fitting tribute. None of us who run in that area regularly can ever forget. Just a thought.
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I teach at Southwestern College, not far from there. I’d like to go there and check out the trails and will definitely run this race. Are the trails clearly marked? It’s a pretty area. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
Thanks. Where exactly does the trail start. I ran some there last week. I started at that little park on Wuest and ended up running out past the Olympic Training Center and actually found a nice single-track trail for a little bit. I’d love to run the trails for this race sometime soon. Thank you
Hi! I’ve never done a trail run before (run regularly but just on the pavenment). DO you think I can swing this half-marathon as a first-time trail run?
Okay, I am registered! I am very excited for this race. I’ve run trails a lot but have never done a trail race, though I’ve run six half marathons and two full ones. About how many runners will there be in this race? Thanks!
Any idea on when the course map will be availiable or if there will be a training run prior the race?
do we get the tech T or hoodie in the schwag bag?
What about the 5k when does it start & do participants for it get a shirt too???
When will the course map be available?
I’m trying to register for this race, but each time at the payment page i got an error msg. I tried from two different browsers and get the same message.
Please help!!!
Hi, I was wondering if jogging strollers are allowed for the 5k? Thanks!
I enjoyedbteh trail pereviewbthis weekend.
Does anyone have the course mapped out?
I was on the proctor valley road detour and missed mile 5.5 to 6.5 on the
Official trail.
Thanks
Hello just curious i know it Saids that the race is 70% full. How many people are going to be on the trail ( max). Thank you
I am trying to sign up but the active.com page says registration is unavailable? Is that because the 1/2 is full or is something else going on?
my running partner just surprised me today with a registration for the 1/2! we will be traveling from northern British Columbia, Canada, a distance of 1643 miles to come and enjoy your race. my wife is not a runner, but a beginner power walker. she is interested in doing the 5k. any reason for her not to? happy new year!
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Quite a race today. Talk about value for your money – 13.6 for the price of 13.1! Beautiful course with a slice of every type of trail running thrown in. Add the weather and could not it have been more perfect. Had the race been one week prior, it would have been the first half marathon mud run any of us had been in.
Is there a 2013 race? there doesn’t seem to be any active.com registration for the 2013 running of this race. also why call it a half when the mileage is about 17.5?
link to register http://www.active.com/half-marathon/chula-vista-ca/wild-horse-trail-half-marathon-2013
Race map that shows 13.6 http://www.trainingpeaks.com/av/2GKZUIKVVQKQLZZKGWW6GRWCCE
Not really sure what you are looking at Spencer…just follow my links